Pale Ale

Witching Hour Pale Ale

Black Horse Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng

Witching Hour Pale Ale is a pale ale brewed by Black Horse Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2%. A bold, full-bodied pale ale that captures the spirit of the witching hour. Brewed with a generous dose of hops, it delivers a lingering bitterness that balances perfectly with its smooth malt backbone.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.2%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Pale Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve Witching Hour Pale Ale

For the best experience, serve Witching Hour Pale Ale at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pale ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is Witching Hour Pale Ale?

At 4.2% ABV, Witching Hour Pale Ale sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml11 g
440 ml15 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Witching Hour Pale Ale?+

Witching Hour Pale Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2%. It is brewed by Black Horse Brewery in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Witching Hour Pale Ale?+

Witching Hour Pale Ale is a Pale Ale brewed by Black Horse Brewery. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews Witching Hour Pale Ale?+

Witching Hour Pale Ale is brewed by Black Horse Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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